Planeswalker Points is a worldwide system designed to reward you for playing in
sanctioned Magic events. Unlike previous systems that rewarded only winning,
Planeswalker Points is based on a simple premise: playing Magic is awesome
and should be rewarded and winning is even better.

What is a sanctioned event?

Any event that is scheduled by an authorized tournament organizer and whose results
are properly reported to Wizards of the Coast is a sanctioned event.

There are two types of sanctioned events: (1) casual, which includes any
events where match results aren't reported, multiplayer events, and events with
fewer than eight players (you only get 1 participation point for casual events),
and (2) competitive, where the results of each round are recorded and officially
reported.

How do I get points? How are they tracked?

You get points by playing in sanctioned Magic events. You'll get even more
points by winning matches, by playing in larger events, and by playing in special
events with higher multipliers that can increase the number of points you receive.

Planeswalker Points tracks your points in various ways, including Lifetime Points that allow you to level up and gain ranks. There are also different categories, like the Yearly Award Points, which are used to determine player invitations to exclusive events, award byes to Grand Prix events, and/or offer other rewards.

If you have a DCI number, you are already a member of the Planeswalker Points Program.
To view your points, just enter your DCI number on the Planeswalker Points page
and click “View Points." If you do not have a DCI number, just follow the steps
below to get started.

When you first arrive, let the Tournament Organizer know that you are a new player.
You will be asked to fill out a short registration form that includes your DCI number.
You will need your DCI number to log onto your Planeswalker Points profile.

Play

Immediately after the event ends, your Tournament Organizer will activate your account
and enter your play results into the Wizards database.

Activate your account to view your points.

Use the Activation code on your registration form to
create a password for your account. Note that you can still view your profile
and points without a password, but to protect your privacy many features are disabled
unless you have a password.

Planeswalker Points rewards you for every sanctioned Magic event you play
in. Here's how:

Casual Events

Play in a casual event and you get at least 1 point. Only your participation counts
in casual events and you receive a fixed number of points when you participate.
Points from casual events are listed as bonus points in your match history, as match
results are not reported. For even greater numbers of points, competitive events
are where it's at!

Competitive Events

Competitive Events count both your participation and all of your match wins and
draws. Competitive events have multipliers which can increase your points even more!

Match Points

Every time you win a sanctioned match, you get 3 points! Every time you draw a sanctioned
match, you get 1 point!

We'll periodically be offering special bonus point opportunities to help you level
up faster! For example, some achievements that you earn will also earn you Lifetime
Planeswalker Points. Make sure to check out the "Notifications" tab after logging
in to stay on top of the current bonus point opportunities.

Participation Points

The more people who play in a sanctioned event, the more participation points you
get! Bring your friends to an event and you'll all get more points!

Number of Participants

Participation Points

8-15:

1

16-31:

2

32-63:

3

64-127:

4

128-255:

5

256-511:

6

512-1023:

7

1024-2047:

8

2048+:

9

Multipliers & Additional Event Points

Different types of events will qualify for different event multipliers, sending
the points you get for playing them through the roof! It starts with sanctioned
events at a local gaming store and progresses up through the Pro Tour. The event
multiplier applies to all points you get during an event except bonus points.

Here are examples of the different event multipliers available at events:

The Planeswalker Points program rewards by using different points categories based
on the types of events you play in. The more points you receive, the higher your
achievement level, and the likelier you are to get some great rewards. You can also
earn achievements based on your involvement in various events or promotions.

Here's an overview of the different points categories used in Planeswalker Points
and what those points are used for.

Lifetime Points

All reported Magic play counts toward your Lifetime Points. These points
never reset! Your Lifetime Points are used to determine your achievement level and
rank. If the events you're playing in aren't being reported, then you're not getting
points! Make sure your favorite locations are running sanctioned Magic events.

You can view your Lifetime Points, current level, and match history by logging into
your Planeswalker Points account.

Lifetime Points Formula

We calculate your Lifetime Points by adding together every point you've received
in sanctioned Magic events—past, present, and future—plus any bonus points
you've received.

Here's how it works:

Casual events are always worth at least 1 point, and don't include participation
points or event multipliers. A casual event can have as few as two players.

To calculate the number of points earned at a competitive event, start with participation points based on the number of players
in the event.

Then, add match points: 3 points for every match you win and 1 point for every match
you draw.

Take this total and multiply it by the event multiplier.

If the event has any bonus points, add those in too (after the multiplier). You
now have the total number of points earned at this event.

We add up the points from all your events, casual and competitive, to determine
your Lifetime Points.

For example, let's say you play in a Game Day tournament with 30 players.
You compete in five rounds, finishing with three wins, one draw, and one loss for
a final record of 3-1-1. A tournament with 30 players is worth 2 Participation
Points and the Event Multiplier for a Game Day is 2x. Also, let's say
we were offering 5 bonus points to play in a Game Day that week. At this event, you'll
earn:

9

points for match win (3 per win)

+ 1

points for match draw (1 per draw)

+ 2

participation points

= 12

12 x 2 (event multiplier)

= 24

24 + 5 (bonus points)

= 29

points that contribute to your Lifetime Points

Yearly Award Points

Planeswalker Points also includes a category for points gained in competitive
Magic events called Yearly Award Points. Your Yearly Award
Points combines all the points you got in a designated twelve-month period. For
specific details click here.

After a Yearly season ends, your Yearly Award Points is used to determine whether you receive byes at Grand Prix events. Those benefits last until the end of the next yearly season. Additionally, your Yearly Award Points is used to determine your eligibility for participating in your country's World Magic Cup Qualifiers.

Yearly Award Points Formula

We calculate your Yearly Award Points by adding together every point you've received
in a competitive Magic event (sanctioned events that aren't casual events,
Pro Tours, the World Magic Cup, or the Magic World Championship) or a designated twelve-month period.
Bonus points are not included in your Yearly Award Points. Here's how it works:

Start with participation points based on the number of players in the event.

Then, add 3 points for every match you win and 1 point for every match you draw.

Take this total and multiply it by the event multiplier.

You now have the total number of points earned at this event that contribute to
your Yearly Award Points.

We add up the points from all your events within the date range of the current season
to determine your Yearly Award Points.

For example, let's say you play in a sanctioned booster draft tournament at your
local store with 24 players. You compete in three rounds, finishing with two wins
and one loss for a final record of 2-1. A tournament with 24 players is worth 2
Participation Points and the
Event Multiplier for a sanctioned tournament is 1x.

6

points for match win (3 per win)

+ 0

points for match draw (1 per draw)

+ 2

participation points

= 8

8 x 1 (event multiplier)

= 8

points that contribute to your Yearly Award Points

Professional Total

Planeswalker Points rewards achievement at the highest levels of competition. Professional
Points determine invitations to the Magic: The Gathering World Championship,
membership in the Pro Tour Players Club, and qualifies a portion of the team members
for the World Magic Cup team in each country.

Professional Points Formula

Professional Points are awarded based on your performance at Pro Tour, Grand Prix,
World Magic Cup, and Magic World Championship events. As a result
there is no specific formula used to calculate your points directly; instead, points
are awarded based on your overall finish in these tournaments and all of those points
are added up over the course of a designated twelve-month period, though only your
best six finishes at Grand Prix are included.

You'll find the full breakdown of Professional Points based on the event in which
you participated in Appendix C here.

Planeswalker Points gives players like you an opportunity to qualify for exclusive
invitation-only events like the World Magic Cup Qualifiers. You can also
get byes at a Grand Prix, the largest, most exciting open tournament we have to
offer. Click here for all the ways that Planeswalker Points may qualify
you for invitations and byes. Every match of Magic you play gets you closer to some
sweet rewards. Here's how it works:

Grand Prix Byes

Succeeding at a Grand Prix takes skill, determination, and strategy . .
. but starting the tournament with some wins certainly helps! For each bye you
have for a Grand Prix, you'll start the tournament with that many wins. For example,
if you have two byes, you'll automatically win the first two rounds of the tournament.

Grand Prix byes* are awarded in a number of ways, most common being based on your Yearly Award Points total. Here is how they break down:

Individual-Format Grand Prix

Byes

Minimum Yearly Award Season Points

One-round bye

1300

Two-round bye

2250

* Players receive only the highest bye level for which they are eligible.

Until the next Yearly Points season's end date, those players will start each Grand Prix they play in with the corresponding number of wins! That's right, you'll be able to use your byes in each Grand Prix you play in until the next season's end date. And with more Grand Prix events than ever before, there are more opportunities to get points than ever before.

World Magic Cup Qualifiers are invitation-only tournaments that determine which
players will represent their countries at the World Magic Cup. Qualification for
the World Magic Cup Qualifiers is based on your Yearly Award Points and the points
required vary by country. Find detailed information here.

Pro Tour Invitations

Getting to the Pro Tour is an enormous accomplishment. Click here to read the complete Pro Tour invitation policy.

Players can qualify for the Pro Tour via a two-tier series of events. Players will compete in local-level Preliminary Pro Tour Qualifiers. Winners of these events will move on to Regional Pro Tour Qualifiers, which qualify top players in each event to the next Pro Tour, in addition to being awarded a plane ticket to the big tournament, subject to eligibility.

Click here to see the latest Pro Tour schedule and here to find a Preliminary Pro Tour Qualifier near you.

Along with earning points at every sanctioned Magic event, you can now unlock achievements
along the way. Achievements are badges you can display on your Magic Scorecard and
on your Planeswalker Points profile for others to see.

You can earn achievements for all sorts of things, including recognition for participating
in events, playing in a certain number of a specific event type, as a reward for
winning events and more!

Your achievements will not show up immediately after you play in an event. They
may also not show up immediately even if the event appears in your event history.
Achievements are dependent on when the event is reported and when our system processes
the results, please allow up to 48 hours for your achievement to appear.

You can view all of your achievements using the "Achievements" tab. To manage the
achievements displayed on your Magic Scorecard, you must be logged into your Planeswalker
Points account. Once logged in you are able to drag and drop your achievement badges
to your scorecard.

Also on this page you can enter redemption codes which, if valid, will earn you
achievements. You can get these codes in a variety of ways such as from playing
in events, opening them in booster packs, or online!

Your Magic Scorecard is the easiest way to share your Planeswalker Points and achievements
with your friends. The Magic Scorecard allows you to post on your favorite forums
or website for others to see how you're doing.

When you share your Magic Scorecard you're giving others a quick and easy way to
see how many Planeswalker Points you've earned, how far you've progressed towards
achieving your next level, and also to see your latest Planeswalker Points achievements.

Using your History tab you'll be able to see a chronological view of the events
you've played in, as well as a quick view that allows you to see the achievements
you've earned and when you attain a new level.

In this view you’re able to view your entire history of sanctioned play for Magic.
From the very first you event you played in using your DCI Number to the events
you’ve played in the most recent weeks. As events are reported to our system they
will appear here.

When you are logged into the Planeswalker Points site you’re able to easily share
these different line items with your friends and followers via Facebook®.

The Profile Tab is your default view for the Planeswalker Points interface, it includes
your main info as well as your Activity List and it is where you have the capability
to manage your achievements.

This tab is visible to the public only if they know your DCI number or if you share
the link. The control functionality is only available if you log into your account
on the Planeswalker Points website.

Want to show your friends your top finish? Or want to share the new achievement
you earned? You can easily share these things through Facebook® using the social
media buttons embedded on the Planeswalker Points site.

When you’re logged into Planeswalker Points, you’ll be able to share your events,
achievements and levels via Facebook® by clicking their icons on the row of the
event. When clicked a Facebook® window will open showing a preview. To add your
own comments click the “Like” button. After you have added your comments, click
the “Post to Facebook®” button to post your accomplishment!

If you notice an error in your match history, you may request an event correction.
Before requesting an event correction, please review the Match History Appeals Policy,
available here.
Once you have read this policy, click
here to request an event correction.

What if I have more than one DCI Number?

Each event in which you play only adds to your Planeswalker Points, so you want
to make sure your points are all being credited to one account. If you think you
might have more than one DCI number, log into your account and use the
DCI Number Combine form so we can merge all your accrued Planeswalker Points
under a single number.

When you sign in to Planeswalker Points your session is active for as long as you
keep your web browser open and are using the website. If you close your web browser,
sign out, or are idle for 60 minutes, you will be automatically logged out.

When you sign into Planeswalker Points and select the "Remember Me" option, your
session will be active for 1 week. While you may sign out and end your session at
any time, your session will persist if you close and reopen your browser. If you
do not return to Planeswalker Points within a week, you will be automatically logged
out.

If you are unable to reset your password (possibly because we do not have your e-mail
address on file), please contact
Game Support for help. Please provide us your name, DCI number, current
email address, any previous email addresses we may have on file, your date of birth
on file and home address. If the information provided is sufficient and accurate,
we'll send a new password to your current email address.

Does something in your account appear incorrect? Missing an achievement that you
earned? Not seeing an event that you know has been submitted? Game Support is more
than happy to help you investigate these issues.

Your nationality country is listed on your profile page after you have signed into
the PWP site. Your nationality is used to determine whether you are eligible to
participate in and/or receive invitations for the following:

Geo-region-based Planeswalker Points invitations to the Magic: The Gathering World
Championship.

Eligibility to participate in or receive an invitation to a specific
country’s World Magic Cup Qualifier Trial and World Magic Cup Qualifier tournaments.

Eligibility to be a member
of a specific country’s national team for the World Magic Cup.

How do I change my nationality?

You can request to change your nationality by filing a “Residential Eligibility
Appeal” using the Wizards Help
System. All requests must be submitted through the Wizards Help System with
the “Residential Eligibility Appeal” in the subject line. For more information about
nationality, please see the Magic: The Gathering Premier Event Invitation Policy
here.